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Depression in retirement: Why it happens and what to do Retirement is often associated with feelings of joy, relaxation, and freedom, but research shows it can also be a challenging time emotionally. Many individuals who retire struggle with unexpected feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness as they leave behind careers that provide structure, identity, and daily purpose. Recognizing this reality is crucial. LifeStance Health shares how people can proactively address potential emotional...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 17. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.69 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.08 (+2.9%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-2.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.2%) - Year change: +...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 17. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.72 --- Alabama average: $2.73 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.5%) - Year change: -$0.01 (-0.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.46 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%) - Year change:...
Anyone who has spent time in law enforcement knows this: if you wait until a crisis shows up to get ready, you've already lost valuable ground. You don't prepare because you expect something to go wrong - you prepare so it doesn't. That mindset has stayed with me, and it's one of the reasons I care so deeply about the systems that hold our state together. One of the most important is the way we run our elections. Here in Alabama, we're fortunate. Our elections aren't managed by distant...
November 18, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Farmers Federation's FARM PAC announced its endorsement of Chairman Rex Reynolds for Alabama House District 21. Reynolds serves as the Chairman of the House Ways and Means General Fund in the Alabama House of Representatives. "Chairman Reynolds is a fiscal conservative who protects our taxpayer dollars. He has a proven record and leadership of standing up for the hard-working families in our county and throughout the state," said Rex Vaughn, member of...
October 30, 2025 – MONTGOMERY - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) addressed the Montgomery County Republican Party at their annual Lincoln – Reagan Dinner banquet. "I am truly honored to be here," said Gudger. Gudger said that Senate Republicans have raised, "$1.8 million for the Alabama Senate," ahead of the 2026 election. The GOP currently holds a 27 to 8 supermajority over Democrats in the Alabama Senate; but a recent court ruling from Judge Manasco in Birmingham cou...
Employers brace for the largest health insurance increase in 15 years Offering healthcare benefits is essential in staying competitive. In 2025, 88% of employers consider them as very or extremely important. However, a significant health insurance cost increase is expected in 2026 and beyond, posing a challenge for employers and brokers alike. Employers may need to adjust their budgets without sacrificing the needs of their employees, and brokers need to propose a better cost-containment...
1 shopping tips to help you make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday The holidays can be a joyful time spent with loved ones. But if you’re worried about how far you’ll have to dig into your wallet while you celebrate, you’re not alone. Roughly half of Americans (54%) are “dreading” the holiday season as a result of their financial situation, according to a September survey of 2,000 Americans published by Talker Research and Current, a consumer fintech banking platform. Even more — 69...
Nostalgia sells: Inside the brands using throwbacks to win Gen Z and Millennial shoppers Nostalgia is everywhere. And while yearning for the past is nothing new, its ubiquity in modern marketing and commerce is fueled by digital platforms that make it easier than ever to revisit the imagery, music, and aesthetics of earlier decades—transforming memory into a shared, searchable experience. As of October 2025, TikTok’s #nostalgia hashtag included 16.9 million posts, with almost 100 billion views,...
How homeowners are solving the biggest holiday decorating headaches Every holiday season starts the same way. You pull the boxes out, untangle the lights, and drag the ladder from the garage. It’s cold, your hands hurt, and half the bulbs are out, but you keep going anyway because that’s what you do. After a dozen risky trips up and down the ladder, you step back, squint, and decide it looks good enough. It’s not just the time or safety risks that wear people down—it’s the fussiness of gettin...
November 19, 2025 - In a dramatic shake-up of the College Football Playoff (CFP) landscape, the Alabama Crimson Tide have fallen six spots to No. 10 in the latest rankings following a narrow 23–21 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Once perched at No. 4 and considered a strong contender for a playoff berth, Alabama's postseason hopes now hang in the balance. The Fallout from Week 12 - Alabama's record now stands at 8–2 overall and 6–1 in SEC play, with the loss to Oklahoma marking a critical blow...
On November 19, 1943, one of the lesser-known yet harrowing episodes of the Holocaust unfolded in Lemberg-modern-day Lviv, Ukraine-when Nazi forces liquidated the Janowska concentration camp. In a brutal crackdown following a failed uprising and mass escape attempt, at least 6,000 Jewish prisoners were murdered in a single day. A Camp of Terror Janowska was established in 1941 as a forced labor camp and later became a transit point for Jews being deported to extermination camps like Belzec. Loca...
November 18, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM - In a pivotal decision that underscores the enduring value of public broadcasting, the Alabama Educational Television Commission (AETC) voted on November 18, 2025, to continue Alabama Public Television's (APT) affiliation with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) through June 2026. The vote followed weeks of public debate, political pressure, and concerns over federal funding cuts, ultimately culminating in a 5-1 decision to uphold the existing contract. A Vote...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
The hidden costs of business credit cards — and how to avoid them No-fee business credit cards often include perks for startup founders and small business owners. From double the points to airport lounge access, you can get benefits that make your credit card spending go further. However, a problem arises when you don’t read the fine print and encounter pesky hidden costs — fees you didn’t even know you had to worry about. The catch is that “no annual fee” doesn’t mean “no cost.” It simpl...
Need transportation to your medical appointments? It might be covered by your health insurance Unless you’re employed in the healthcare field, or you or a family member is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or Medicaid health plan, you may be unfamiliar with non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Perhaps you’ve seen wheelchair vans on your local streets or know someone who gets rides to their medical appointments through their health insurance, but that’s about as far as your knowl...
Cringe fest or catered feast? How workers really feel about office Thanksgiving events Thanksgiving in the office might sound warm and fuzzy — until someone suggests going around the room to share what they’re thankful for. A new survey of 1,000 full-time employees from CaterCow found that while corporate catering brings people together, forced gratitude and potluck coordination tear them apart. When asked to rate common corporate Thanksgiving traditions on a scale from “absolutely hate it” t...
Why heart attacks spike during Thanksgiving, and what you can do about it Every Thanksgiving, while millions of Americans gather around tables laden with turkey and pie, emergency rooms brace for an invisible surge: a wave of cardiac emergencies that makes the holiday season one of the deadliest times of the year. Doctronic explores the sobering statistics. Norton Healthcare research shows cardiac deaths increase by approximately 5% during the holiday season, with studies documenting a 5% to 15%...
November 19, 2025 – MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board will meet on Thursday to consider a proposed amendment to the APLS Administrative Code regarding gender ideology in publicly funded libraries. The amendment is designed to protect children by ensuring that LGBTQ+ propaganda promoting gender changes in youth are kept out of the children's sections of taxpayer supported libraries in the state of Alabama. The proposed amendment reads: "Under this section, any m...
On November 20, 1963, the world exhaled a collective sigh of relief. After weeks of unprecedented tension that brought the globe to the brink of nuclear war, U.S. President John F. Kennedy officially ended the naval quarantine of Cuba. This act marked the formal conclusion of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union that had begun in October 1962. Though the most perilous moments had passed a year earlier, the final removal of Soviet...
In a decisive move toward government transparency and accountability, Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) voted in favor of releasing the long-awaited Epstein Files, a collection of documents related to the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The vote, held on November 18, 2025, passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives by a margin of 427-1. Background on the Epstein Files Transparency Act The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the Department of Justice to release all...
November 19, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM - The Central Alabama Water System (CAW) announced the hiring of Jeffrey Thompson as its new CEO. The role, which carries a salary package of up to $750,000 annually, is one of the most significant leadership positions in Alabama's public utilities sector. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for CAW, which was created earlier in 2025 through state legislation to consolidate and modernize water services across Jefferson and surrounding counties. The decision to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 19, 2025 - During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) engaged in a pointed exchange with Mike Selig, President Trump's nominee to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The conversation centered on restoring regulatory efficiency, improving cross-border trade flows, and addressing the treatment of cryptocurrency under U.S. tax law. Restoring CFTC Efficiency...
November 21, 2025 - Birmingham, AL - The Alabama Republican Party is pleased to announce that Madeline Priestley has joined the staff as the Party's Director of Member Services and Data. Priestley brings a strong background in brand management, event coordination, and data-driven project execution, making her a key addition to the Party's team. Priestley, a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Political Science, most recently served as a...
